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We partner with schools & organizations to transform the ways adults teach, parent, & care for youth.
BELONG Partners is an education equity nonprofit that believes in a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive because they know they matter and belong. We partner to build equitable communities where young people have dignity, voice, and agency by transforming the ways adults teach, parent, and care for youth.
06/17/2026
It takes time and dedication to reimagine schools where we work alongside young people to co-create more connected, equitable, and joyful learning environments.
While there are no quick fixes, people who attend our Rooted Relationships workshop often say,
“I’ve been to so many trainings that explain the ‘why’ but not the ‘how.’ This experience gave me practical tools I could use immediately.”
Our 15-hour foundational workshop begins next Monday and there are still spaces left!
Learn more and register at:
http://belong-partners.teachable.com/p/rootedjune2026
💭 Thoughtful Thursday 💭
We know how exciting (and sometimes dysregulating) the final days of school can be! That's why Aaron and Rasa are sharing a sweet, imaginative brain break you can try with your students to help calm nervous systems, refocus, and stay present during these last days together.
✨ Give it a try and tell us in the comments: What are other ways you're continuing to regulate with students to finish the year strong?
This is our final Thoughtful Thursday of the school year. If you missed any of the others, you can find them all on our main page: https://www.facebook.com/belongpartners/
We hope you have a joyful and restorative end to the school year, and we can't wait to share more regulation resources with you this August!
A huge thank you to Midway Elementary and Waka Seattle Video Production seattlevideoproduction for helping bring these videos to life. ❤️
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💭 Thoughtful Thursday 💭
Need a quick reset? Join Midway Elementary student Azure and BELONG Partners Facilitator Aaron as they demonstrate one of our favorite regulation strategies: Square Breathing.
Just 60 seconds of intentional breathing can help calm your nervous system, improve focus, and create a greater sense of balance. And while this strategy is great for young people, adults need it too. 😊
Give it a try and let us know: what are some of your favorite regulation strategies to do with young people?
For more simple, practical regulation strategies, check out our deck of 60 Regulation Strategy Tool Cards (link in comments).
A big thank you to Midway Elementary and Waka Seattle Video Production for helping bring these videos to life!
06/03/2026
When schools build meaningful partnerships with parents and guardians, and when families build connections with one another, the impact is felt throughout the entire school community.
That's exactly what's happening at Silver Lake Elementary in Federal Way, WA.
"It was such a wonderful night. I can't wait to do more of this work!"
— Courtney Thomas, Principal
Over the past two years, BELONG Partners has partnered with Silverlake Elementary to offer our parenting programs, Legacies of Love and Parenting with Courage and Connection.
What happened next was inspiring.
After completing the 6-week series, three dedicated parents stepped forward to lead a workshop for other families, sharing key concepts they learned—including Brain in the Hand, regulation strategies, and practical ways to support young people's social-emotional growth at home.
This kind of family leadership helps create consistency between home and school, strengthens relationships, and builds a greater sense of belonging for everyone.
If you're looking to strengthen partnerships between your school and families while creating more consistent support for young people, we'd love to bring our parenting series to your community.
📧 Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn about partnership opportunities.
A heartfelt thank you to the for making this work possible over the past two years, and to Courtney Thomas and Ana Morales at Silver Lake Elementary FWPS for helping bring parents and guardians together in such a meaningful way. This has been a true collaborative process.
Join us for a Thoughtful Thursday with Aaron and Rupert as they teach you how to do the "Finger Focus" regulation strategy.
This is just one of the many ways kids and adults regulate throughout their day at a BELONG Partners school. Making consistent time for regulation tells kids that their whole selves matter, always. In just 60 seconds, kids and adults can reset and re-engage with learning.
For more regulation strategies, check out our deck of 60 regulation strategy tool cards (link in comments).
05/07/2026
We are hiring!
Help advance equity-centered work with youth and schools.
We've engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Director of Advancement Opportunity. Interested candidates should review the Opportunity Statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk, Managing Partner at [email protected]
BELONG Partners Director of Advancement Opportunity Statement Link: https://bit.ly/belongpartners-doa
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05/06/2026
We are so honored for the contributions you’ve made on behalf of students, educators, and families. Together, we’re transforming schools.
If you missed it, there's still time! Gifts made until 11:59 PST tonight still count!
https://www.wagives.org/organization/Belongpartners
05/05/2026
Let's show some love to educators! Give $25 in honor of someone who made a difference in your life. Give BIG link in comments.
At BELONG Partners, we start with educators, because supporting them is the first step toward transforming school communities.
We’d love to hear who you’re honoring and why!
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